Erin Henderson
Conway,AR
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate with expertise in effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrates a strong willingness to take on additional responsibilities to achieve goals. Experienced in student-centered clinical education and adjunct professorship, with 14 years of clinical experience in student, patient, and family education, as well as one year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
UAMS
01.2024 - Current
- Taught Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care courses, providing instruction to 6 undergraduate and 3 Associate-to-Bachelor Degree completion students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
- Improved overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Outpatient Respiratory Therapist/Asthma Educator
Arkansas Children Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Educated over 200 patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated over 200 patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
NICU Core Respiratory Therapist
Arkansas Children Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed and operated 6-12 mechanical ventilators daily to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for up to 12 critically ill patients daily in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Served as a subject-matter expert on neonatal respiratory care.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Provided comprehensive care to exceptionally ill neonates to improve and strengthen patient respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Arkansas Children Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Rotated through 4 intensive care units, 8 med-surg floors, and the Emergency Department, able to perform in all areas in exemplary fashion.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
UAMS
Little Rock05.2011
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Student Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Lectures and Discussions
- Airway Management
- Patient Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
Accomplishments
- Poster presentation: "Characteristics and Outcomes of Children Hospitalized with Covid-19 During Early Pandemic and Delta Variant;" AARC 2023 Congress (manuscript submitted for publication)
Affiliations
- AARC Member
- ARSC Member
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
UAMS
01.2024 - Current
Outpatient Respiratory Therapist/Asthma Educator
Arkansas Children Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2024
NICU Core Respiratory Therapist
Arkansas Children Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Arkansas Children Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2018
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
UAMS
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